Requirements**

Qualifications required:****

• Minimum academic qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Business Management

• Qualifications as an added advantage: Certified Course in Supply Chain

• Professional registration: IIMM / IFPSM / CIPS / APICS

Experience required:**

• General work experience (years): 10+ years in ERP-based Supply Chain

• Specific to the position (level/discipline/years): 5 years in a similar role

• Industry: Manufacturing, Consumer goods

Procurement**

• Timely procurement of material and services at the most competitive rates without compromising on quality.

• Enhance the process efficiency of PR to PO and fulfil the procurement requirements on time at an optimised cost without compromising on quality.

• Ensure adherence to the procurement policy and SOP, and that minimum audit observations are made during internal/external audits.

• Identify & implement opportunities for Cost optimization and efforts to bring down the total time of the SCM cycle.

• Effectively manage the urgent requirement & uncertainty by making effective coordination with Internal Customers to know the priority of their requirements.

• New Vendor Development on a continuous basis to source better quality products and services, and reduce lead time.

• Select, evaluate and maintain relations with vendors through periodic performance reviews

• Negotiate terms of contracts and deliveries that are favourable for the company and comply with local laws and regulations

• Meeting with Internal Customer for Dispatch / Delivery status, updates of Projects, Process Improvement, etc., to achieve overall customer satisfaction.

• Secure material availability in accordance with the Material Requirements Plan (MRP).

• Monitor pricing trends of various materials & commodities and take actions to minimise negative impacts.

• Liaise with the Shipping Companies, transporters and other parties involved for smooth clearance of goods and delivery to the plant(s)

• Develop and maintain effective relations with local customs authorities and KRA, ensuring that Import Duties and Taxes are paid

• Ensure (if applicable) all the Bonds given to the government in respect of purchased materials are properly accounted for and cancelled after their utilisation

• Achieve Cost Savings on the procurement of goods and services through effective negotiation, new vendor development, material planning and value engineering.

• Manage and plan minimum stock balances to ensure supplier lead times and stock holding policies are maintained to avoid any stockouts.

• Strict control and monitoring of Inventory lying at warehouses is being done before ordering any fresh material in order to avoid duplication and reduce the inventory level.

Supply Chain Administration**

• Adhere to Company standards and policies in addition to all regulatory requirements

• Support and implement Company initiatives to achieve performance, quality and safety metrics

• Contribute to periodic departmental and company planning and budgeting cycles, including the annual Business Plan Process (BPP)

• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and Vendors to create strategic value, risk management, and gain a competitive advantage for the organization.

• Implement and drive a continuous improvement program in the procurement function and establish a high level of performances & standards.

• Motivating, organizing and encouraging teamwork within the workforce to ensure set productivity targets are met.

• Select, evaluate and develop department employees, following general HR policies

• Evaluate the training needs of all staff reporting to the position and ensure appropriate plans are in place

• Maintain 100% accuracy in documentation, data management and compliance with SOPs.

• Proactively monitor procurement operational and financial performance, and develop personal and departmental action plans to achieve targets set for the department

• Actively support the BU management team in implementing BU- and company-wide policies/procedures and action plans

• Collaborate with the group procurement head and the Procurement managers of other Safal group companies on sharing best practices and improving performance

• Ensure the safeguard and security of the Company assets

• Ensure that adequate insurance policy cover is arranged by the company for goods in transit and in stores

• Compliance of Legal Agreements as per SOP and ensure effective monitoring & tracking of Legal Agreements across function.